Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

Summary:

Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is a public high school in Chattanooga, Tennessee that serves grades 9-12 with a student population of 131. The school is part of the Hamilton County school district, which is ranked 70 out of 140 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating.

Hamilton County Collegiate High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Tennessee, with rankings ranging from 1st to 5th out of hundreds of schools over the past several years. This is reflected in its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White (71.76%) and Asian (9.16%) students compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. Hamilton County Collegiate High outperforms the Hamilton County and Tennessee averages across a wide range of subject areas and grade levels, with 94.7% of students proficient or better in English I, compared to 37% for Hamilton County and 35.4% for Tennessee.

The consistently high rankings and 5-star rating of Hamilton County Collegiate High suggest that the school is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students. However, the significant differences in racial demographics compared to nearby schools, such as Central High School, Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper, and Brainerd High School, may raise questions about equity and access. The school's partnership with Chattanooga State also provides students with unique opportunities for dual enrollment and a seamless transition to higher education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4501 Amnicola HWY
       Chattanooga, TN  37406


(423) 697-4492

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 392 Tennessee High Schools


Feeder schools for Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State:

Elementary:    Allen Elementary School
    Alpine Crest Elementary School
    Apison Elementary School
    Barger Academy of Fine Arts
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Middle:    Brown Middle School
    Dalewood Middle School
    East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
    East Ridge Middle School
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  23.8 Help
Number of students:  131

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Asian:
9.2%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State ranks better than 99.5% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State 2nd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State in the ranking list.)

Hamilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County 82nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

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Rank History for all students at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 99.53 1st 296 99.7%
2015 97.05 2nd 300 99.3%
2016 80.10 26th 351 92.6%
2018 98.26 4th 341 98.8%
2019 98.58 2nd 342 99.4%
2021 91.78 5th 347 98.6%
2022 98.34 1st 358 99.7%
2023 99.12 3rd 384 99.2%
2024 99.91 2nd 392 99.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.28 2nd 337 99.4%
2021 91.93 7th 340 97.9%
2022 97.42 1st 350 99.7%
2023 99.94 1st 366 99.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.98 2nd 329 99.4%
2022 99.93 1st 349 99.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.52 3rd 307 99.0%
2019 96.44 8th 301 97.3%
2021 89.24 7th 306 97.7%
2022 99.80 1st 312 99.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 63 63
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 63 63
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 80 80
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 98 98
2006 101 2 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 112
2007 134 7 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 150
2008 141 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2009 159 15 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 183
2010 95 9 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 109
2011 81 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 88
2012 94 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 101
2013 106 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 115
2014 97 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 104
2015 138 3 4 2 0 0 2 0 149
2016 107 3 6 1 0 0 4 0 121
2017 106 3 8 0 0 0 3 0 120
2018 115 12 5 4 0 0 3 0 139
2019 144 12 10 4 0 0 1 0 171
2020 136 11 16 9 0 0 3 0 175
2021 149 12 14 14 0 0 9 0 198
2022 114 13 17 10 0 0 8 0 162
2023 94 7 12 10 0 0 8 0 131

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 63 n/a n/a n/a
2003 63 n/a n/a n/a
2004 80 n/a n/a n/a
2005 98 n/a n/a n/a
2006 112 1.0 112.0 n/a
2007 150 2.0 75.0 n/a
2008 155 2.0 77.5 n/a
2009 183 1.0 183.0 n/a
2010 109 1.0 109.0 n/a
2011 88 1.0 88.0 0
2012 101 1.0 101.0 n/a
2013 115 1.0 115.0 n/a
2014 104 1.0 104.0 n/a
2015 149 3.0 49.6 8.7
2016 121 1.0 121.0 0
2017 120 1.0 120.0 n/a
2018 139 2.0 69.5 n/a
2019 171 7.0 24.4 n/a
2020 175 4.0 43.7 n/a
2021 198 4.5 44.0 n/a
2022 162 4.0 40.5 n/a
2023 131 5.5 23.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 63 n/a n/a n/a
2003 63 n/a n/a n/a
2004 80 n/a n/a n/a
2005 98 n/a n/a n/a
2006 112 1.0 112.0 n/a
2007 150 2.0 75.0 n/a
2008 155 2.0 77.5 n/a
2009 183 1.0 183.0 n/a
2010 109 1.0 109.0 n/a
2011 88 1.0 88.0 0
2012 101 1.0 101.0 n/a
2013 115 1.0 115.0 n/a
2014 104 1.0 104.0 n/a
2015 149 3.0 49.6 8.7
2016 121 1.0 121.0 0
2017 120 1.0 120.0 n/a
2018 139 2.0 69.5 n/a
2019 171 7.0 24.4 n/a
2020 175 4.0 43.7 n/a
2021 198 4.5 44.0 n/a
2022 162 4.0 40.5 n/a
2023 131 5.5 23.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $388 (7.3%) $4,855 (91.5%) $5,304
2020 $389 (6.2%) $5,826 (93.2%) $6,253
2021 $869 (7.9%) $9,501 (86.7%) $10,964
2022 $1,270 (15.2%) $7,053 (84.6%) $8,336
2023 $932 (9.2%) $9,176 (90.5%) $10,134

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 342 High schoolsRanks 3rd of 384 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State)64.340
 24.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Hamilton County)15.413.6
 1.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State)91.794.7
 3%
   9th Grade English I (Hamilton County)33.438
 4.6%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State)89.590.5
 1%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County)51.852
 0.2%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.743.8
 2.9%
10th Grade Geometry (Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State)9091.7
 1.7%
   10th Grade Geometry (Hamilton County)20.322.6
 2.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State)62.572.2
 9.7%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County)13.416.9
 3.5%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State)64.340
 24.3%
   All Grades Algebra I (Hamilton County)26.924.1
 2.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State)77.877.8
   All Grades Algebra II (Hamilton County)25.827.5
 1.7%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades English I (Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State)91.794.7
 3%
   All Grades English I (Hamilton County)31.937
 5.1%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades Geometry (Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State)92.981.8
 11.1%
   All Grades Geometry (Hamilton County)32.725.2
 7.5%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.926.2
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students171131
 23.4%
African American127
 41.7%
American Indian00
Asian1012
 20%
Hispanic410
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White14494
 34.7%
Two or More Races18
 700%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

Students at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State are 72% White, 9% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Yes! Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 392 Tennessee high schools.

Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Allen Elementary School
Elementary : Alpine Crest Elementary School
Elementary : Apison Elementary School
Elementary : Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Elementary : Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning
Elementary : Bess T Shepherd Elementary School
Elementary : Big Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Elementary : Clifton Hills Elementary School
Elementary : Daisy Elementary School
Elementary : DuPont Elementary School
Elementary : East Brainerd Elementary School
Elementary : East Lake Elementary School
Elementary : East Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : East Side Elementary School
Elementary : Hardy Elementary School
Elementary : Harrison Elementary School
Elementary : Hixson Elementary School
Elementary : Lookout Mountain Elementary School
Elementary : Lookout Valley Elementary School
Elementary : McConnell Elementary School
Elementary : Middle Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Nolan Elementary School
Elementary : Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Elementary : North Hamilton County Elementary School
Elementary : Ooltewah Elementary School
Elementary : Orchard Knob Elementary School
Elementary : Red Bank Elementary School
Elementary : Rivermont Elementary School
Elementary : Snow Hill Elementary School
Elementary : Soddy Elementary School
Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Thrasher Elementary School
Elementary : Tommie F. Brown Academy
Elementary : Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Elementary : Westview Elementary School
Elementary : Wolftever Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Woodmore Elementary School
Middle : Brown Middle School
Middle : Dalewood Middle School
Middle : East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
Middle : East Ridge Middle School
Middle : Hixson Middle School
Middle : Hunter Middle School
Middle : Loftis Middle School
Middle : Ooltewah Middle School
Middle : Orchard Knob Middle School
Middle : Red Bank Middle School
Middle : Soddy Daisy Middle School
Middle : Tyner Middle Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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